Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1088361

Eastern Tailed-Blue
Cupido comyntas

Observation date: July 09, 2016
Submitted by: Jackey_q
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was using its proboscis to drink droplets of water off my fingers. It landed on my hands several times for close to ten minutes of hang time. Weather was bright sunny and over 90 degrees in the sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: February 15, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Calvert County, Maryland, United States